SEN Teaching Assistant

Contract job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference SEN WANDS_1782202370
Closing date July 23, 2026
Location South West London, United Kingdom
Status Contract
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

SEN Teaching Assistant Wandsworth, South West London Start: Next Term Pay: £105-£120 per day

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH through school in Wandsworth, supporting pupils across both Primary and Secondary phases. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping young people with additional needs, social-emotional challenges, and behavioural barriers to learning.

About the Role:

  • Support pupils with SEMH needs on a 1:1 and small‑group basis
  • Assist with emotional regulation, engagement, and behaviour support
  • Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
  • Use de-escalation strategies and proactive behaviour management
  • Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and external professionals
  • Promote a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment

    • Requirements:

  • Experience working with children with additional needs or challenging behaviour (education, youth work, care, PRU, or similar settings)
  • Strong behaviour management skills and resilience
  • Calm, empathetic, and supportive approach
  • Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people
  • Ability to commit full-time from next term

    • Benefits:

  • Supportive SEN leadership team
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Opportunity to make a real impact on pupil progress and wellbeing

    • APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

    • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

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